Nicki Minaj is getting her mogul on!

For, having climbed to the top of the Rap pack, the trailblazing femcee is looking to ignite the career of a whole new crop of artists with the launch of her very own record label.

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Trumpeting the news on the latest episode of Queen Radio (which is now housed on Amazon’s amp service), the rapper gushed:

“I’m not gonna announce the name, but I have a record label now. And because I believe so strongly in loyalty and because I spent my whole life giving you others that turned around and sh*t on me, Duke is the first A&R on my label.”

Elsewhere, she revealed that the imprint boasts Nana Fofie, Tate Kobang, Rico Danna, and London Hill as its first signees.

Take a listen to the announcement, which arrived hours after the release of Minaj’s new song ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze,’ below:

Big boss moves!

It goes without saying that Nicki has made – and continues to make – an indelible mark as an artist in her own right.

With almost 15 years in the spotlight, she undoubtedly possesses a gravitas that many newcomers could benefit from. This move also gifts her already layered career a dynamic new chapter.

Interesting times.

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